Meet Eli

Eli is a soulful medium Sulphur Crested cockatoo, approximately 25 years young, who is ready to find the right person to help him flourish. He has beautiful white feathers with a bright yellow crest, excellent plumage, and a calm, quiet presence when he feels safe. Eli loves his toys, especially acrylic and chew toys, and has a soft spot for fat bagel cardboard rings and crunchy dry snacks. He is not a fan of wet foods and fruits, and new things can make him nervous.

Eli’s life has had a lot of change. He needs a patient, experienced caregiver who understands that trust takes time. In the past he stepped up and accepted handling, but he has not been regularly handled in several years and will need someone willing to gently rebuild that bond through consistent, calm interaction and positive reinforcement. He tolerates gentle head scratches through the cage bars and will accept treats from people he begins to trust. Eli has not shown signs of feather plucking and has been generally healthy.

The ideal home for Eli is one person or a calm household that can give him daily attention, predictable routine, and plenty of enrichment. He does best without sudden change, lots of visitors, dogs, or young children, and would thrive with someone experienced in cockatoo behavior who can offer reassurance, short training sessions, and lots of safe chewing options. A quiet, consistent human who understands the slow work of rebuilding confidence will give Eli the best life for his next chapter.

If you are ready to give Eli time, patience, and the kind of companionship only a dedicated person can offer, he will repay you with his quirky personality, soft words, and the comforting presence only a cockatoo like Eli can provide.

Age: 26

Sex: DNA Male

Prefers: Female, But he may do well with a male he likes.

Other Bird Aggressive? We haven’t allowed this bird to interact with other for their safety.

Cage Aggressive? No.

Adoption Fee: $1000

Cage Available: Affordable used cages available to purchase starting at $100-to 250 up to 1000.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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